Russian scientists have developed a method for determining traces of hypoxen in the urine of athletes — an antioxidant that improves the body's performance. In the future, it may be recognized as doping.
In 2023, the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) included Hypoxen in its monitoring program. The organization believes that in the future it may be used by athletes to gain a competitive advantage. The drug is taken during prolonged exertion to reduce physical fatigue and increase performance.
Scientists at the National Anti-Doping Laboratory have proposed a method for determining traces of hypoxen in urine by three newly identified metabolites — structures formed during the absorption of the drug by the body. The proposed solution could become a key tool for screening athletes for the use of a potential candidate for inclusion in the WADA prohibited list.
To identify metabolites in the urine of volunteers, scientists used gas chromatography. The developed approach can be used for screening analysis for anti-doping control.
Scientists have found that these metabolites are reliably detected in urine after 90 hours or more, even after a single dose of the drug.
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